Filipe C.
Classgap · Angola
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Portuguese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Business
Page language: English
26,207 tutors · 16 platforms
Cheap English tutors under $13 an hour
The most affordable quarter of English tutors charge $13 per hour or less: 2,893 tutors across 16 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$11/h
Median / hour
$9.48–$12
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
2,893
on 16 platforms
Compare English tutors
347 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Mariel
NativeClassgap · Philippines
Skilled English tutor with over 6 years' experience teaching all ages and levels.
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Business
$10/h
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Odike F.
NativeClassgap · Nigeria
Experienced English Tutor | 7 Years Teaching English to shy or zero English speakers
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
$13/h
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Joseph
Classgap · Colombia
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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Maria
Classgap · Lebanon
Certified Native Arabic Tutor (TAFL)2 years of experience teaching all ages fluently
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Arabic +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
$10/h
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Daphine
NativeClassgap · South Africa
English teacher with more than ten years of teaching experience. Let's Talk!
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
$12/h
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Jeanette S.
NativeClassgap · United Kingdom
5 Years of experience and very professional. Let's have fun learning English
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
$12/h
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Elienai
Classgap · Venezuela
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Business
$12/h
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Katherine
Classgap · Colombia
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Peter G.
NativeClassgap · United States
Hi, I can teach also German according to your needs, let's start and enjoy learning.
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- German
- No reviews yet
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Yetunde
NativeClassgap · Nigeria
Hello! I’m teacher Yetty, I help you speak English with confidence and naturally.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$12/h
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Gugu
Classgap · South Africa
English teacher who offers English language online. I have 8 years teaching English.
- Upper intermediate (B2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$10/h
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Masy
Classgap · Iran
- Fluent (C2)
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$10/h
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Alejandro
Classgap · Colombia
- Intermediate (B1)
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
Imi-依米
Classgap · China
- Intermediate (B1)
- 1 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Chinese
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$12/h
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Nourhan A.
Classgap · Egypt
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Arabic
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C2
$12/h
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Lilian
NativeClassgap · Nigeria
TEFL English Tutor | 3+ Years’ Experience | Adults, Professionals & Kids
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Business
- Kids
$12/h
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Luanca
NativeClassgap · South Africa
Online English teacher with a 150-hour TEFL certification Let's talk.
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
$12/h
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Ehinor J.
NativeClassgap · Nigeria
Fun and Friendly English Teacher for Confident Learners
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Business
$11/h
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Sarah T.
NativeClassgap · Pakistan
Speak Fluent English with Confidence and Ease
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- CELTA
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Business
Danielle
Classgap · South Africa
English & Afrikaans Tutor with 3+ Years Experience for Adults & Teens Worldwide
- Intermediate (B1)
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- French
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Business
$10/h
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Teodoro
Classgap · Venezuela
- Fluent (C2)
- 10 years teaching
- CELTA
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Exam prep
- Business
$8.00/h
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Emily M.
NativeClassgap · United Kingdom
NATIVE(English),+ 10 years of experience, ALL levels/ages, + 400 HAPPY students!
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Spanish +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Exam prep
Yasir
NativeClassgap · Pakistan
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- Arabic
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches C1
$10/h
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English tutors by platform
Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($13), while Cambly offers the most choice (5,406 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambly | 5,406 | from €24/month | — | 4.9★ | Not advertised | 30 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 4,405 | $17 | $10–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Engoo | 4,013 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| NativeCamp | 3,928 | from ¥6,800/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| DMM英会話 | 1,536 | from ¥4,880/month | — | 4.9★ | Free trial period | 25 min |
| Classgap | 1,218 | $18 | $12–$23 | 4.9★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Preply | 965 | $30 | $24–$43 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 960 | $13 | $9.56–$18 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 942 | $17 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wiingy | 857 | $40 | $38–$41 | 4.6★ | Free trial (55 min) | 55 min |
| AmazingTalker | 751 | $20 | $9.24–$28 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 570 | $29 | $21–$38 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Verbling | 453 | $25 | $19–$35 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 99 | $60 | $49–$69 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 59 | $60 | $40–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 45 | $28 | $24–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
How much English tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $31, 11306 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 3131 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 8175 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $10 and $24, 4392 tutors
Classgap
$18Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 1218 tutors
Preply
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $43, 965 tutors
Cafetalk
$13Middle 50% between $9.56 and $18, 955 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 942 tutors
Wiingy
$40Middle 50% between $38 and $41, 857 tutors
AmazingTalker
$20Middle 50% between $9.24 and $28, 751 tutors
Apprentus
$29Middle 50% between $21 and $38, 570 tutors
Verbling
$25Middle 50% between $19 and $35, 453 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $49 and $69, 99 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $75, 59 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $24 and $33, 45 tutors
Where English tutors are from
- Philippines5,319 / 26,207
- United States1,463 / 26,207
- United Kingdom1,387 / 26,207
Japan863 / 26,207- South Africa819 / 26,207
Serbia523 / 26,207
Canada281 / 26,207- Nigeria278 / 26,207
English tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of English tutors in our directory charge $13 per hour or less (2,893 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 11,306 English tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $7.50 and $41 per hour.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Engoo, NativeCamp, DMM英会話, Classgap, and Preply, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 28, 2026
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